Event Details
Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar
Supporting Students with Learning Differences in College and Beyond
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST
This is a no cost event
Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Supporting Students with Learning Differences in College and Beyond
Date: Wednesday May 1st 7:00 p.m. EST.
Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/683D4
Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT).
Speakers:
Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law Attorney
Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate
Tabitha Mancini, Director at Winston Online & Winston in College
John Civita, Director of Transitions Programming, Winston Preparatory School
Beth Sugerman, Chief Enrollment Officer, Winston Preparatory School
How tonight’s discussion can help your student pursue their educational journey and envision life after college:
• Navigating College Support Systems for Students with Learning Differences/Neurodiversity: Strategies for accessing and utilizing support effectively and challenges faced by students
• Empowering Students: Developing Self-Advocacy and Awareness
• Preparing for Life Beyond College: Exploring post-college opportunities and career paths
• Strategies for transitioning into the workforce; further education/training
• Parent Advocacy and Support
Questions? Please contact Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at [email protected]
More information: https://www.stamfordjcc.org/events/2024/05/01/inclusion/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar/
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